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Arnold Böcklin, Das Spiel der Najaden, 1886 |
I dedicate a post to a particular topic, but I feel very suitable for summer: Sirens.
I’ve always been fascinated by the myth and legends about mermaids.
I propose a series of works that represent these mythical figures and incredible.
Dedico un post ad un tema particolare, ma che sento molto adatto al periodo estivo: Le Sirene.
Sono sempre stata affascinata dal mito e dalle leggende sulle Sirene.
Vi propongo una serie di opere che rappresentano queste figure mitiche e incredibili.
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Arnold Böcklin, Im Spiel der Wellen (Giochi con le onde)
Pinakothek Monaco |
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Edvard Munch, Lady from the sea, 1896
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Giorgio De Chirico, Tritone e sirena, 1908-1909 |
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Giovanni Segantini, Sirena che viene assalita da gabbiani |
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Lord Frederick Leighton, Il Pescatore e la Sirena, 1856 |
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Renato Guttuso, La leggenda di Cola Pesce, 1985
Volta del Teatro Vittorio Emanuele di Messina |